Trousdale County
Tennessee — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 6th
Trousdale County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 6.1, 6th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and cold wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $5M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $184K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.16 / yr | $736K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.09 / yr | $795K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 6.26 / yr | $369K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.68 / yr | $34K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.15 / yr | $266 |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 5.89 / yr | $27K |
| Drought | Very Low | 5.42 / yr | $6K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 4.26 / yr | $81K |
| Hail | Very Low | 3.30 / yr | $77K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.61 / yr | $2M |
| Lightning | Very Low | 57.11 / yr | $59K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $754 |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $2K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Trousdale County?
Trousdale County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 6.1 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 6th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Trousdale County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Very Low, $184K EAL), Cold Wave (Low, $736K EAL), Tornado (Low, $795K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Trousdale County compare to other Tennessee counties?
Trousdale County ranks #93 of 95 Tennessee counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Trousdale County's $5M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.